South Africa vs Tanzania, United Republic of: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes
South Africa
339,638
in 2023
Tanzania, United Republic of
331,605
in 2024
South Africa rank
20th
Tanzania, United Republic of rank
21st
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Tanzania, United Republic of
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 339,638 against 331,605 in Tanzania, United Republic of, a difference of 8,033.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 20th and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 21st of 205 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Tanzania, United Republic of in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tanzania, United Republic of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 783,969 | 127,408 | 656,561 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 623,457 | 189,470 | 433,986 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 628,026 | 300,280 | 327,746 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 360,442 | 386,636 | 26,193 | Tanzania, United Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes, South Africa or Tanzania, United Republic of?
- South Africa, at 339,638 against 331,605 in Tanzania, United Republic of as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes between South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 8,033, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of rank globally for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 20th and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 21st of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release